Job summary
- Main area
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon- Fri)
- Job ref
- 252- 6695273
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £31,469 - £38,308 incl HCAS per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Acute Dietitian
Band 5
Job overview
This is a generalist post, which includes the opportunity for experience in specialist areas. These areas include diabetes, nutritional support, oncology, paediatric dietetics and community dietetics.
To provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetic service in the acute setting including in-patient visits and out-patient clinics within available resources.
To assist in the training and education of nursing staff, student nurses and dietetic students.
To work effectively as part of the Nutrition and Dietetic Team in Darent Valley Hospital under the guidance of the Acute Dietetic Team leader and Head of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Main duties of the job
To hold own patient caseload working on a day to day basis under the management of the Acute Dietetic team Leader or senior colleagues
To observe relevant care protocols and commence treatment where possible with the patients understanding and consent
To respond to referrals from wards and answer queries from colleagues and patients, giving specialist advice on nutrition and dietetics within the limits of experience and knowledge
To assess nutritional intake, diet and nutritional requirements, formulating a nutritional treatment plan for each patient and reviewing as needed
To make assessments using a variety of sources of information and to provide results of assessment to patients, nurses, doctors and other colleagues in verbal and written formats
To be responsible for up to 4 out-patient clinics per month in Darent Valley Hospital and to provide cover for other clinics as necessary in the Hospital/Community environment
To maintain a holistic approach to patient care and involving relatives, carers and appropriate care agencies whenever possible in the treatment plans and programmes
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- BDA membership
- Membership of a BDA Interest Group
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision but with senior staff guidance
- Able to plan workload and supervise assistants and students
- Ability to work in a team
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
- Basic I.T. skills
- Able to plan and deliver workloads to support requirements of the post
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of clinical audit
- Ability to teach effectively
- Awareness of developments in the NHS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Use of protocols and care pathways for specific interventions and conditions from Student experience
- Evidence of awareness for need for professional development and responsibility
Desirable criteria
- A knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jess Feldon
- Job title
- Acute Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428600
- Additional information
Jo Watts, Head of Nutrition & Dietetics
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